Getting Back to Old-School Christian Education

In Moses’ final sermons, which are presented in the book of Deuteronomy, he is encouraging Israelite parents to disciple the next generation. They are to be consumed with family devotions, corporate worship, Sunday school, Bible classes, and Christian education. Using symbolic language, parents are to inscribe God’s Word are their own hearts, on their own … More Getting Back to Old-School Christian Education

Should One Center his Life around his Church or his Christ?

Genesis is the story of God choosing a favorite nation. Exodus is the account of God saving his chosen people. Leviticus focuses on God’s beloved bride being educated, and in Numbers, Israel is organized. In the early chapters of this book, God demands that a census be taken. It is important that Israel know which … More Should One Center his Life around his Church or his Christ?

Glorious Discrimination: When God Prefers the Later-Born Son

Throughout Genesis, God has consistently chosen not to bless the firstborn son to the degree of a later-born son. Seth was preferred over Cain; Isaac was preferred over Ishmael; Jacob was preferred over Esau; Perez over Zerah; and Joseph was preferred over all his older brothers. Fathers often resisted or objected to God’s selection, but … More Glorious Discrimination: When God Prefers the Later-Born Son